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. ♪ >> in china, buddhist monks tolled bells and chanted. more than 35,000 people in the u.s. have signed a petition asking president obama to make the day a national holiday. san francisco's chinatown will celebrate with a parade a week from saturday. the parade which is known for elaborate floats and costumes, dates back to the 1860s. it's considered the largest celebration of chinese culture outside of asia. you can watch the parade right here on ktvu on february 23rd, starting at 6:00 p.m. >>> the golden state warriors get ready to announce a major change. >>> and the highlights of last night's grammy awards, including the bay area group that came out a big winner. q >>> with the major market indexes near record highs, wall street is taking a pause today with no major economic reports being announced. stocks are modestly lower in afternoon trading. the s&p 500 ended last week at its highest level since november 2007. the dow is down 19. nasdaq down 7. s&p down 2. >>> well, apple's stock is up about 1% this noontime. a news that could soon launch a new device. the new york
. ♪ >> in china, buddhist monks tolled bells and chanted. more than 35,000 people in the u.s. have signed a petition asking president obama to make the day a national holiday. san francisco's chinatown will celebrate with a parade a week from saturday. the parade which is known for elaborate floats and costumes, dates back to the 1860s. it's considered the largest celebration of chinese culture outside of asia. you can watch the parade right here on ktvu on february 23rd, starting at...
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. >>> today kfc is launching a campaign to rebuild its brand in china. kfc is trying its biggest fast food change. kfc sales dropped more than a third. the company says it will stretch strict management and drop any suppliers that does not follow the rules. 15 of the 101 best restaurants is right here. berkeley comes in at number 15 with cafe in san francisco. yountville bistro is a more than san francisco most aunts. also making it in the top 30. we have a lot of eating to do. >> i will confirm it. >> thank you. >>> time now 5:52. unmonitored parolees. what they are doing to avoid being watched and why they probably will not be punished. >>> plus the rumors that alex smith is about to become a former 49er. well, well, well. growing up, we didn't have u-verse. we couldn't record four shows at the same time. in my day, you were lucky if you could record two shows. and if mom was recording her dumb show and dad was recording his dumb show then, by george, that's all we watched. and we liked it! today's kids got it so good. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv
. >>> today kfc is launching a campaign to rebuild its brand in china. kfc is trying its biggest fast food change. kfc sales dropped more than a third. the company says it will stretch strict management and drop any suppliers that does not follow the rules. 15 of the 101 best restaurants is right here. berkeley comes in at number 15 with cafe in san francisco. yountville bistro is a more than san francisco most aunts. also making it in the top 30. we have a lot of eating to do....
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it's funded by china's military. the secret group got ahold of business plans, white papers, even e-mails of high-ranking u.s. government employees. the report accuses the chinese military of trying to break into computers in 20 u.s. industries since 2006 and targeting the aerospace and public administration factors. >> translator: making allegations based on premature analysis is irresponsible and unprofessional. we expect to hear more from the white house on this cyber attack threat in a news conference in about 15 minutes. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new numbers on veterange employment show young people who served are still struggling to find jobs. the unemployment rate for veterans who are 18 to 24 years old was more -- was more than 20% last year despite public and private efforts to help them find work. experts say many young veterans have trouble explaining how skills learned in the military will benefit private companies. >>> san rafael is considering hiring a team to work on t
it's funded by china's military. the secret group got ahold of business plans, white papers, even e-mails of high-ranking u.s. government employees. the report accuses the chinese military of trying to break into computers in 20 u.s. industries since 2006 and targeting the aerospace and public administration factors. >> translator: making allegations based on premature analysis is irresponsible and unprofessional. we expect to hear more from the white house on this cyber attack threat in...
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kfc has 4,000 restaurants in china. the biggest fast-food chain in china. customers started to stay away after television reported some of the suppliers violated rules and used drugs to fatten up chickens. sales in china fell more than a third. the company says it will stress strict management and they will drop any supplier that does not follow the rules. >>> the bay area has a big presence on the "sought today's" miss of 100 restaurants -- on the "usa today's" miss of 100 restaurants on the list. the french laundry is number one. seven other local restaurants on that very special list. >>> all right. it is 7:53. we'll have a check on traffic and weather -- next on "mornings on 2." you can't move the tv there. yuh-huh. we have a wireless receiver. listen. back in my day, there was no u-verse wireless receiver that let you move the tv away from the tv outlet. we can move it to the kitchen, the patio, the closet and almost anywhere. why would you want a tv in the closet? [ both laugh ] ♪ [ fancy voice ] brilliant idea, darling. ♪ [ female announcer ] the
kfc has 4,000 restaurants in china. the biggest fast-food chain in china. customers started to stay away after television reported some of the suppliers violated rules and used drugs to fatten up chickens. sales in china fell more than a third. the company says it will stress strict management and they will drop any supplier that does not follow the rules. >>> the bay area has a big presence on the "sought today's" miss of 100 restaurants -- on the "usa today's"...
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. >>> apple's supplier fosscon in china is trying to raise participation in its union. the foxconn plants make apple's iphone and ipad. the company has come under criticism for workers' pay and conditions at the facilities. now, for the first time, they are allowing workers to elect union representatives. >>> police in turkey say a new york city woman found dead in istanbul suffered a fatal blow to the head. sarai sierra's body was found saturday. she was traveling alone in istanbul and was reported missing january 21st. more than a dozen people have been questioned in the case but most of them have been released. >>> 8:16. the calaveras county sheriff's office now identifying the three people shot to death on saturday. 54-year-old phillip marshal from murpheys shot and killed his two teenaged sons, then killed himself. the teenage teens are mckale law, 14, and 17-year-old alex smashle this -- mckay -- makailia, 14 years old and then 17-year-old alex marshal. >>> chris kyle and his friend were shot and killed on saturday in text at a gun range. police think he may have
. >>> apple's supplier fosscon in china is trying to raise participation in its union. the foxconn plants make apple's iphone and ipad. the company has come under criticism for workers' pay and conditions at the facilities. now, for the first time, they are allowing workers to elect union representatives. >>> police in turkey say a new york city woman found dead in istanbul suffered a fatal blow to the head. sarai sierra's body was found saturday. she was traveling alone in...
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the project is along the where thefront in china basin park. it's right next to at&t park. it will take up pier 48 and parking lot a. the plan is almost complete on the land owned by the giants. the idea, turn the parking lot and that desolate area into housing for 2,000 people for residents and to be -- and jobs for 7,000 for jobs. the port commission still has to approve the project. but this is a sketch of the chronicle about how the urban village will look. there are also reports in the chronickicle that the -- chronicle that the commission is close to signing off the deal. the giants also says this will be good reeve knew for the team to help pay for rising stars. and there are still environmental impact hurdles to cross. the finish site, still likely seven more years away. pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> the bay area market for townhouses and condos is womaning -- booming. realtors say buyers are fighting for a limited amount of new and previously-owned condos. investors have snapped up a lot of them -- and are renting them out. median prices jumped 3
the project is along the where thefront in china basin park. it's right next to at&t park. it will take up pier 48 and parking lot a. the plan is almost complete on the land owned by the giants. the idea, turn the parking lot and that desolate area into housing for 2,000 people for residents and to be -- and jobs for 7,000 for jobs. the port commission still has to approve the project. but this is a sketch of the chronicle about how the urban village will look. there are also reports in the...
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parade watcher also see miss china town usa and her court. >> i am invested in my culture. my roots and i want to show them that the culture is a very important aspect of my life. >> there will be extra police monitoring the event. no parking signs are already up along the route. we will once again show the parade. a broadcast center has been set up. >>> and while the parade is the main event there are other activities in san francisco's china town. a community street fair starts at ten and will be open through tomorrow. attractions include asian dancers, you can also get your photograph taken with a giant dragon display. senate parade route is a bit different because of construction of a new subway system. take a look at the map on the screen. this parade starts at 5:15 tonight at second and market. then goes up to kirdy and post, pow el and sutter. the route will end at columbus and streets around that area will be blocked off so people are told to take public transition. >>> you can also watch that parade here on ktvu channel 2. our coverage starts at six. it's hosted by
parade watcher also see miss china town usa and her court. >> i am invested in my culture. my roots and i want to show them that the culture is a very important aspect of my life. >> there will be extra police monitoring the event. no parking signs are already up along the route. we will once again show the parade. a broadcast center has been set up. >>> and while the parade is the main event there are other activities in san francisco's china town. a community street fair...
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. ♪ >> in china, buddhist monks tolled bells and chanted to welcome the year of the snake. more than 35,000 people in the u.s. have signed a petition asking president obama to make the start of the lunar new year a national holiday. supporters say billions of people worldwide celebrate the lunar new year which is traditionally a time to return home to visit family. san francisco's chinatown will celebrate the year of the snake a week from saturday. this dates back to the 1860s. it's considered the largest celebration of chinese culture outside of asia. you can watch the parade right here on february 23rd, starting at 6:00 p.m. >> you will be there. >> i'll be there. we'll be on the floats. >> i will be waving right behind tori campbell. >>> banned on b.a.r.t.? why some riders may seen need to find another way to get around. >>> good morning. if you are driving in san francisco, still have some slow traffic as you approach the 80 split. we'll tell you more -- straight ahead. >>> is that a woman? >> jason baitman and melissa mccarthy, "identity thief" took the top box. "warm
. ♪ >> in china, buddhist monks tolled bells and chanted to welcome the year of the snake. more than 35,000 people in the u.s. have signed a petition asking president obama to make the start of the lunar new year a national holiday. supporters say billions of people worldwide celebrate the lunar new year which is traditionally a time to return home to visit family. san francisco's chinatown will celebrate the year of the snake a week from saturday. this dates back to the 1860s. it's...
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officials are hoping the reduced parking rates are going to draw people to oakland's china town just in time for the lunar new year which starts on february 10th. the pacific renaissance plaza parking garage will charge a flat rate of $2 from 5 until 11 p.m. during the week and those reduced prices are going to be in effect until further notice. >>> well, say farewell to coin- operated parking meters in san francisco. the city is upgrading its parking system and wants to do away with those old models of plunking coins into the machines. the san francisco examiner reports 30,000 meters throughout the city could be replaced with the newer technology. and it could all happen this fall under a new proposal. the new meters will take multiple forms of payment, and they'll also have those digital displays. contractors are expected to bid on the project in march. >>> fairly pleasant day in store for your sunday. a live look, just a gentle breeze blowing the 49er flag out over the waters at this time. continuing with the advisory, along our coastline, for the next half hour or so. the waves w
officials are hoping the reduced parking rates are going to draw people to oakland's china town just in time for the lunar new year which starts on february 10th. the pacific renaissance plaza parking garage will charge a flat rate of $2 from 5 until 11 p.m. during the week and those reduced prices are going to be in effect until further notice. >>> well, say farewell to coin- operated parking meters in san francisco. the city is upgrading its parking system and wants to do away with...
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fire works it will the sky over the capitol of china but the celebration was less flashier. they called for lesser fire works show due to pollution. not only can cathead january singer celine dion belt out a tune she can sing it in maunder ran chinese to perform during a new years festival in beijing. it's the first time an international star was invited to sing at the event. when asked if it was difficult to sing in another language she says music tran sends boundaries. >> lunar new year celebrations are just beginning in the bay area. at 9:00 a.m. they will celebrate with a dragon parade. there is a celebration of the year of the snake also at the albany landmark twin theater. that starts at 10:00 this morning. chinese dancers will perform at the the plateon library at 2:00 this afternoon. >> eyes like a rabbit and it breathed fire. it was a dragon. >> over the next two months vol tuners from the asian art museum will hold story time while their parents browse the store. >> this is called a pop up. the museum has popped up up. >> stories will range. >>> san francisco's chi
fire works it will the sky over the capitol of china but the celebration was less flashier. they called for lesser fire works show due to pollution. not only can cathead january singer celine dion belt out a tune she can sing it in maunder ran chinese to perform during a new years festival in beijing. it's the first time an international star was invited to sing at the event. when asked if it was difficult to sing in another language she says music tran sends boundaries. >> lunar new year...